9 days Family Bush & Beach Safari

Itinerary

• 1

  Nairobi/ Masai Mara National Park
  

  Pick you up from JKIA or your hotel early morning and transfer you to Wilson Airport for your 1000am flight to Olkiombo Airstrip arriving at 1100am. Upon arrival you will be met by one of their friendly Maasai guide who is knowledgeable and a true specialist ready to take you on your very first game drive with one of their tailor-made 4×4 Safari Land Cruisers and introduce you to the exceptional wildlife. Arrive at Basecamp Masai Mara in time for lunch. Whilst the parents are settling in the children can get acquainted with our Young Explorers Club where they will be informed about the fun activities on offer. For a start, the children will be engaged in animal puzzles and board games. Later as a family, head out for an afternoon game drive. As the sun sets, return to camp for dinner followed by story sharing around the fireplace. Overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara (LD)

• 2

  Masai Mara National Park
  

  Wake up early morning for a refreshing game drive to see magnificent wildlife up-close. Head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, children join their guide on a camp walk designed to introduce the young explorers to the camp’s surroundings. Children become young conservationists by helping out in planting tree seedlings at the plantation area. Alternatively, (at a minimal fee) plant your tree and help us re-wild the Mara. Continue with your camp walk into Talek town often enjoying visiting local communities, especially the schools. This is an opportunity for them to learn about other cultures. Head back to camp for lunch. The afternoon is spent at leisure. The board games, puzzles, and playing cards all with a safari theme will keep the children entertained. End your day watching the sunset over Mara plains, with a Basecamp sundowner. Enjoy dinner, followed by story sharing and stargazing around the fireplace. Overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara (BLD)

• 3

  Masai Mara (Naboisho Conservancy)
  

  Start your day with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at your camp. After breakfast, the young explorers meet up with the Maasai ladies at Basecamp Masai Brand workshop to learn the cultural significance of the beads as traditional jewelry. They will have also engage in making beaded items and they can take their crafted items home as souvenirs. After Lunch, you will be transferred later to Leopard hill in Mara Naboisho with a game drive en-route for dinner. Overnight at Leopard Hill Camp (BLD)

• 4

  Masai Mara (Naboisho Conservancy)
  As the parents head out for a morning walking safari the children under 12 years will go on a walk around the camp and learning how Maasai’s track various wildlife by identifying their footprints and dung droppings. Identify the different bird species that reside in Mara Naboisho. In the afternoon the children spend time playing with board games, puzzles and cards all with a safari theme. Wind up your day watching the sunset over the African horizon, with a Basecamp sundowner on an evening game drive. When driving back to camp you will have a night game drive experience. Return to camp for dinner, and story-telling around the fireplace. Overnight at Leopard Hill Camp (BLD)

• 5

  Masai Mara/Diani Beach
  Make the most of your last morning game drive safari followed by breakfast. At camp, you will have some time to gather your belongings. After lunch, say your goodbyes to your hosts and depart for the airstrip. Enjoy your last game drive en-route arriving at Naboisho Airstrip in time for your scheduled afternoon flight departing for Diani. Upon arrival we transfer you to your hotel for dinner. Overnight at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa (AL)

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  Diani/Nairobi
  After breakfast we transfer you to Ukunda Airport for your flight to Nairobi JKIA to connect with your International homebound flight (B)

• 9

  Diani Beach
  3 days relaxing at your beach hotel. Overnight at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa (AL)